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News Release from: Condensate Systems | Subject: Sepura
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 September 2007
Why dump compressor condensate
illegally?
A new condensate separator, the Sepura range, introduced by Condensate Systems, puts environmental compliance within the financial reach of all compressor users
The Sepura range represents a radically new approach to separator design, from a company with many years of experience in supplying the world's leading compressor manufacturers Compressed air condensate separators are large, messy items that are expensive to own and maintain
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 20 Mar 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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For many companies the cost alone is enough to deter them from using a separator, despite the heavy legal penalties for expelling untreated oily condensate to drain, or ground.
Midlands-based Condensate Systems devised a solution in the form of a compact condensate separator costing a fraction of conventional equipment.
It also performs to within 0.1% of total lubricant separation.
Housed in a distinctive blue polymer moulding, the few working parts of the new separator are extremely simple, non-mechanical and with the exception of filter changes, eliminate maintenance.
Unlike in a weir-type separator, the design does not rely on the oil coming out of suspension, which is by no means guaranteed with modern lubricants.
Neither does it require a settling tank, which frequently propagate harmful bacteria.
When the condensate enters the separator it is first depressurised safely in a primary filter, made from 50% recycled polypropylene.
The bulk of the lubricant is adsorbed here, along with any particulates, before the filtrate is polished with an activated carbon filter.
Three Sepura models, covering up to 1250m3/h/750 cfm compressor capacity, allow correct sizing to easily achieve 10ppm in the drain water.
The designers have put many years' experience in oil filtration to achieve the unique small size of the separator, and the materials costs.
A 12-month, 100% performance guarantee should also help to convince users that a clean, compliant system need not cost the earth.
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